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Hullo! And question about forced induction...

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Posted : Mar 19, 2009 12:55:03 PM
Subject : Hullo! And question about forced induction...

Hi there - I have mostly been in the Due in July 09 board - but have finally admitted to myself I will become an older Mom - thought at 39 I certainly don't bloomin' well feel it!

I am a Type 1 diabetic (I have had is for 35 years) and am currently 24 weeks pregnant.
I have been told that I will be induced at 38 weeks.
I understand the reasoning for this - as people with diabetes tend to have higher blood sugar and larger babies - but I am doing my upmost to keep my blood sugar within a good range (and my baby!) Can my maternity unit still insist that I am induced if my baby is not too large?

I know they will have to put in a sliding scale (glucose/insulin) but it seems that induction is for the maternity units convenience.
I am most concerned at having to be induced if there is no need. They have told me that they only do it with drugs rather than a sweep - and I have read that inducement can lead to a longer labour - which no-one wants and the whole of it will have to be spent in the hospital - which I don't want! I have had diabetes for so long and have found that in previous time in hospitals - they are very poor at dealing with diabetes, and feel that I can look after myself better.

Can the hospital (East Surrey in Redhill) absolutely insist on inducing me? Can I refuse? Can they refuse to deliver my baby if I do not turn up for the induction and let nature take it's course?

Any advice will be gratefully received.:\?

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Alice87
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Posted : Mar 19, 2009 9:44:53 PM

Hi i posted reply to ur question in the labour and birth forum xx

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Posted : Mar 20, 2009 7:09:38 AM

Hi not an older mum but wanted to reply.

They can not make you do anything you do not want and can not force induction on you. They would also still have an obligation to deliver your baby!

Lucretia

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Posted : Apr 03, 2009 8:14:33 AM

Cheers ladies - I have since been to consultant who has noted that I do not want to be induced and also said they can't force me. I am open minded about it. Health of buba is the most important - but if at all possible would like to avoid!

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Posted : Apr 03, 2009 3:53:25 PM

Hi Katie

That's really good news and will hopefully reassure you that you are in control!!! Goes without saying that the little one's health comes first but its nice to have the choice! Good luck and keep us posted :-)

Lots of love, bluebird xxxx

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